Resolution 79-80-43

AAUP; Faculty Handbook; Governance Structure; University Budget

The following resolution will specifically help implement the already adopted Senate Resolution 79-80-7, concerning the adoption of nationally accepted policy documents on Academic Freedom, Tenure, and Governance as University policy and their incorporation into the Faculty Handbook: Therefore, I Move That: (A) Resolved that Section 2.2a, paragraph 2, of the Faculty Handbook, be revised as follows: Appendix 2 contains the complete 1940 statement on academic freedom and tenure, jointly formulated by the Association of American Colleges and the American Association of University Professors, (including the 1970 interpretive comments) which reflects national standards. The University endorses and adheres to the standards in this statement. (B) Resolved that the title of Appendix 2 be revised as follows: The 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and tenure (This statement was formulated jointly by the Association of American Colleges and the American Association of University Professors.

Resolution Number: 79-80-43

Author: Joy Cauffman

Date:

Action Taken: Passed